The moment of the year was Scotlands win against Australia in Australia (last time was 1982). That's a bigger moment than the England win over the AB's. I mean England are suppose to have a fighting chance against the All Blacks, not surprising that they'll win from time to time. Scotland is more like giants against hobbits, sometime the smallest team can change the course of the future (note my LOTR reference here...)

13. Hirotoki Onazawa (Japan). For one of RWC:s most heartwarming moments. "Am I about to score against the All Blacks, he seemed to think." Just lovely.

14. Sam Warburton (Wales). Made, as his name would suggest, war on the field.

15. Stephen Donald (New Zeeland). Not a single moment in the world cup, fourth in the ranks (behind the fish sticks in the freezer as we say Sweden) and still makes the kick. Hello, nobel prize? Or at least knighthood.

Here are some the didn't quite make the list:

1. Daniel Carter (sorry I love this player): But what an anticlimax. All Blacks winning without there best? player.
2. Quade Cooper (sorry I love this player): A sad sight. So much talent and genius but so little outcome. I feel for him.
3. England (i do not love this team): Were they there? Opps...sorry.

For the love of Oden!!! How can a team that lose a semifinal be placed eight i the world cup? Seems a little bit harsh. "Well lad you finished fourth, but we´ll place you in eight position, due to our point system. " Hahahaha...I feel for Wales.

Just a thought: All blacks seemed less impressive in the 2 half i agree, but i like to give some perpective to it. It took (from a mistake by Carter) around 10 mins to score a try, given ball in hand, for Tonga. The reply: 3 mins after, Kaino try...hmmm...?

P.S I loved the Tongian fierce "never back down" kind of rugby. And I loved the All Black "grab and flash" kind of rugby. Good opening game.